Stack Out-of-Bounds Write in ext4 Filesystem Code Affects Linux Kernel
CVE-2018-10880

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

[unknown]

Status
Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-10880?

A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem code, which can lead to a stack out-of-bounds write when a crafted ext4 image is mounted and altered. This flaw occurs specifically in the ext4_update_inline_data function, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability and potentially crash the system, resulting in a denial of service situation.

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Affected Version(s)

kernel

References

https://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-1/
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10880
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-5/
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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